Agency Overview

The Perth District Health Unit works in partnership with the community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy * promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community ... [More]

A mom-to-mom breastfeeding support drop-in program * Receive support, encouragement and a link to community breastfeeding and parenting resources * Toddlers are welcome * also an online Facebook suppo ... [More]

Public Health Nurses and Health Promotion staff are available to support schools regarding the physical, mental/emotional and social health of students, staff and families. A wide range of programs an ... [More]

Offers preventive dental services such as cleaning, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments to children and youth in Perth County who are identified through dental screening. Services are free for ch ... [More]

Offers preventive dental services such as cleaning, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments to children and youth in Perth County who are identified through dental screening. Services are free for ch ... [More]

Offers preventive dental services such as cleaning, dental sealants, and fluoride treatments to children and youth in Perth County who are identified through dental screening. Services are free for ch ... [More]

Free, confidential telephone service * provides health information for parents, students, school staff and the general public A public health nurse is available to answer questions about: healthy eati ... [More]

Healthy Babies, Health Children program provides home visits by public health nurse and home visitors to expectant mothers and new parents who need support. If you have lots of questions and need help ... [More]

This program is designed to encourage and celebrate healthy practices in Perth and Huron County schools. The initiative promotes positive health messages and contributes to the physical, mental, emoti ... [More]

Electronic newsletter sent monthly to parents of infant children for the first year after birth, then periodically to age 6 * links to information on child health, development and growth * parenting i ... [More]

The Perth District Health Unit works in partnership with the community to foster conditions in which people can be healthy * promote health, protect health, and prevent disease by providing community ...

School-based Public Health Nurse Program Nurses work closely with school staff and families to promote the physical, mental/emotional, and social health and well being of students * services include c ... [More]

6 week program for girls in Grades 5 and 6 * usually takes place during lunch-hour sessions within the school * program is based on a mentorship model where female volunteers from the community come i ... [More]

* 6 week program for boys in Grades 5 and 6 * Takes place during lunch-hour sessions within the school. * Based on a mentorship model where male volunteers from the community come in and share experie ... [More]

Offers an opportunity for the volunteer to learn more about public health and to share skills, interests and time, enhancing the programs and services offered by the Perth District Health Unit. Volunt ... [More]

Drop-in group for pregnant and young parents up to ages 24, your children under age 7 and partners. Meet weekly for 6 weeks. Meet other parents, prepare & share food, lean about positive parenting, gr ... [More]

Drop-in program for pregnant or parenting moms and dads under the age of 24 and their children * Meet other parents, prepare and share food, learn about positive parenting, growth and development Also ... [More]

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